La Esperanza (Chiapas)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 34 inhabitants of Chiapas.
The town of La Esperanza (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Palenque. There are 34 inhabitants and it is 216 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Palenque is 37 minutes away by car (31 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #225 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Esperanza, there is a percentage of 88% of indigenous population and 70% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Esperanza? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Esperanza is located at 21.2 kilometers from Palenque, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Esperanza.
#1 Where is La Esperanza? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Esperanza in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in La Esperanza.
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#2 The population of La Esperanza (Chiapas) is 34 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| 2010 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 2005 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3 | 15.79 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 2.56% |
| Illiterate population: | 17.65% | 15.38% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 8.82% | 15.79% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.82% | 15.00% |
| Schooling level: | 7.16 | 5.97 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.36 | 5.38 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7 | 6.44 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 88.24% | 84.62% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 50.00% | 41.03% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 5.88% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Palenque (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 76.47% | 23.08% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 80.00% | 42.11% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 73.68% | 5.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 10 | 10 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 40.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 90.00% | 90.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 70.00% | 40.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 80.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 80.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 10.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 20.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 70.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 10.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Esperanza
With the satellite map of La Esperanza will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Palenque. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Esperanza.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Esperanza
Many people want to stay in the town of La Esperanza itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:- HOTEL NUTUTUN PALENQUE: 30 km away, direction Northwest (20 minutes by car)
- CASCADA MIZOL HA: 26 km away, direction West (18 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CASTILLO DEL REY: 29 km away, direction Northwest (24 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MISION PALENQUE: 29 km away, direction Northwest (22 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Esperanza
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Esperanza? The list of the best places to visit in La Esperanza and nearby locations.Mountains in La Esperanza for hiking and trails:
- La Vaca (404 meters): 14.4 km walk (247 minutes), heading East.
- Palenque (Chiapas): Don't miss "Centro de Palenque", 37 km, heading Northwest (31 minutes by car)
- Lic. José Castillo Tielmans (481 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
- Chancala RÃo Seco (157 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Ricardo Flores Magón (12 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- La Calandria (38 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Esperanza (Chiapas)
In La Esperanza there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of La Esperanza, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
#7 Pictures of La Esperanza
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Esperanza, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of La Esperanza, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de La Esperanza en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of La Esperanza (Chiapas) is 29960
Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Esperanza so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 29960. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Esperanza ("29") correspond to the State of Chiapas, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Palenque
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- Monte Olivo (113 inhabitants)
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